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BGD 780S

1978 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,297 mi
Last recorded17,297 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Golf59,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGD 780S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 17,297 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 17,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 16,677 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim welding repair

vehicle has been lowered front and back

Pass 20 Apr 2023 16,493 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim welding repair

vehicle has been lowered front and rear

Pass 21 Apr 2022 16,349 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim welded repair

vehicle has been lowered front and rear

Pass 6 Apr 2021 15,935 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 15,910 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 15,629 miles

NSR wheel repaired by welding

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

Vehicle has stretched tyres fitted all round

Pass 31 Aug 2017 15,321 miles

tyre stretch all round

Fail 26 Aug 2017 15,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

tyre stretch all round

Pass 13 Aug 2016 14,939 miles

tyres stretch fitted to all road wheels

Pass 29 Aug 2015 14,566 miles

Exhaust Hangers Deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2015 14,566 miles

Exhaust Hangers Deteriorated

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 13,343 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 12,393 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2013 12,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 12,118 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,887 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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BGD 780S is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 59,594 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGD 780S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 48 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGD 780S registered?

BGD 780S is a 1978 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1978.

Is BGD 780S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGD 780S shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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